Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 03:25
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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All the best!
500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
What might be the social consequences of an ethnic as opposed to a civic conception of the nation?
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
What causes my mouth to be so dry at night my teeth sticks to my lips?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
I vividly remember that evening.
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“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
Have you ever lost any respect for someone instantly?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
Worked for a marketing agency
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.